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Q4 Hydrostatic Force GRADE/2.5 A 4-m-high, 5-m-wide rectangular plate blocks the end of a 4-m-deep freshwater channel, as shown in Fig.4. The plate is hinged about a horizontal axis along its upper edge through a point A and is restrained from opening by a fixed ridge at point B. Determine the force exerted on the plate by the ridge. 1 m 4 m B Figure4. Vertical gate

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          Q4
Hydrostatic Force
GRADE/2.5
A 4-m-high, 5-m-wide rectangular plate blocks the end of a 4-m-deep freshwater channel, as shown in Fig.4.
The plate is hinged about a horizontal axis along its upper edge through a point A and is restrained from
opening by a fixed ridge at point B. Determine the force exerted on the plate by the ridge.
1 m
4 m
B
Figure4. Vertical gate

q4 hydrostatic force grade25 a 4 m high 5 m wide rectangular plate blocks the end of a 4 m deep freshwater channel as shown in fig4 the plate is hinged about a horizontal axis along its uppe 95357

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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09/05/2022

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The formula for the resultant hydrostatic force is: $$F_R = \gamma h_c A$$ where $\gamma$ is the specific weight of the fluid (freshwater), $h_c$ is the depth to the centroid of the plate, and $A$ is the area of the plate. Show more…

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Q4 Hydrostatic Force GRADE/2.5 A 4-m-high, 5-m-wide rectangular plate blocks the end of a 4-m-deep freshwater channel, as shown in Fig.4. The plate is hinged about a horizontal axis along its upper edge through a point A and is restrained from opening by a fixed ridge at point B. Determine the force exerted on the plate by the ridge. 1 m 4 m B Figure4. Vertical gate